A plate of perfectly-cooked white rice is the foundation of any traditional Latin and Caribbean dish. It serves as the base for habichuelas guisadas and compliments main dishes like pollo al horno, pollo guisado, and picadillo. Follow my recipe and tips for cooking perfect white rice every time!
Bacalao guisado or Puerto Rican salted codfish along with vianda or root vegetables is a staple dish in Puerto Rico. It is typically served with white rice, avocado, and hard boiled eggs on the side. It’s packed with tons of flavor and is easy to put together!
This pink guava margarita recipe is made with fragrant pink guavas and pink pineapple juice. This perfect combination of tropical fruit will transport your taste buds to an island in the Caribbean with just one sip! Save this refreshing guava margarita recipe for Valentine’s Day, a brunch event, Barbie-themed party, holiday or any occasion! Pink drinks are the best (and most pretty!), in my opinion!
Cuban-style black beans are the perfect companion to a bowl of white rice! Here is an easy recipe for making this traditional dish in a fraction of the time. I use canned beans to make the process much quicker and infuse the broth with sofrito, fresh herbs and spices for the most delicious beans you’ll ever taste!
Churrasco is a long flat cut of steak, marinated and cooked until perfectly tender and juicy. The trick to perfectly cooked churrasco is to cook the steak hot and fast resulting in a crispy, seared exterior without overcooking the interior. Top churrasco with homemade chimichurri sauce for a 5-star meal any day of the week!
Las alcapurrias son la fritura favorita de Puerto Rico. Esta comida callejera Puertorriqueña se vende en quioscos a lo largo de las playas durante todo el año en la isla. Las alcapurrias se hacen con una masa de guineos verdes y yautía y se rellenan con picadillo.
These buffalo chicken empanadas are filled with shredded chicken breast smothered in a creamy buffalo sauce dressing. It’s like buffalo chicken dip but in empanada form! I cook the chicken breasts in a sofrito infused broth which adds another dimension of flavor to the empanadas. These are the perfect appetizer for Super Bowl Sunday! Serve these delicious buffalo chicken empanadas on game day or at your next event and become the host with the most!
Pastel al horno is the ULTIMATE hack for making pasteles in a fraction of the time! Pastel al horno is basically a casserole meal that feeds a crowd and requires minimal effort. Save this recipe for the holidays or whenever you are craving pasteles.
Coquito bites are made with coconut cookies, rum and are coated in coconut flakes. They taste just like coquito and make the perfect holiday treat! These no-bake coconut rum balls are also great for gifting, so keep this recipe handy during the holiday season!
Puerto Rican coquito is a creamy holiday drink made with coconut milk, spices and rum. It is served chilled and is absolutely delicious. Along with a plate of arroz con gandules, pernil and pasteles, coquito is a staple during the holidays!
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